Epcot Archives

PHOTOS: Every Piece of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 Commemorative “Figment Color Co.” Merchandise (with Prices) Now Available

January 17, 2020

Whether you’re here for the artwork or the eats, you’ve got to take home some commemorative merchandise from the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020. This year’s collection caters to Figment fans, filled with colorful odes to the royal purple pigment himself. Merchandise includes a Spirit Jersey, Minnie Ear Headband, drinkware, pins, and more! … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at New “Beauty and the Beast” Sing-Along at the France Pavilion in EPCOT

January 27, 2020January 16, 2020

“MARIE! THE BAGUETTES! HURRY UP!” Previews have quietly opened to the public for the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, so we grabbed our books and baguettes and ran over to the Palais du Cinema to catch the debut. This new retelling of the classic tale is meant to … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Goes Vertical on New Security Screening Structure at EPCOT

January 16, 2020

Work on EPCOT’s reimagined entrance continues to roll along. Today we stopped by to see the latest changes. Work on utility lines near the east side of the parking lot continues as the hole has expanded. With the first large section of pavement having been poured, work now begins on more retaining walls. Work on … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (1/16/20)

January 16, 2020

Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see the latest on some of the construction projects ongoing around Future World. Over at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind site, all was relatively quiet, except for this lone worker at the very top of the show building. Behind what was the rear exit to MouseGear, we … Read more

Guest Experience Teams Coming Soon to EPCOT

January 27, 2020January 16, 2020

Now rolled out at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the final set of Guest Experience Teams are coming to EPCOT later this month. Teams will be located in Future World West and Future World East, and work as a mobile guest relations option for guests in need of assistance with directions, … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 Guidemap Released

January 27, 2020January 16, 2020

Are you ready for #ArtfulEpcot? We sure are! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 starts tomorrow, January 17 and runs through February 24. We know many festival-goers are currently busy planning and building their must-do (and must-eat) lists, so we were able to preview a sneak peek of the new guidemap for the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story” Construction Wall Art Appears at EPCOT

January 27, 2020January 16, 2020

EPCOT is currently nothing but construction walls, at least as far as the evolving Future World is concerned. While the maze of walls isn’t the greatest visual experience for guests, at least they’re trying to make it entertaining by slapping on as much theming and character art as possible. New to the EPCOT construction wall … Read more

PHOTOS: Framing Added to Windows at Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT

January 16, 2020

Today, we stopped by the Regal Eagle Smokehouse site to see the latest work on the site. The work at the restaurant is speeding up as its opening date approaches. Posts for the restaurant marquee remain in place and ready for use. Brick work on the exterior has been added to the facade. Work on … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update for Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, Entrance Plaza, and Pathway Work) at EPCOT (1/15/20)

January 15, 2020

EPCOT’s ongoing entrance transformation is in full gear, so we stopped by for the latest update on the work. Over towards the east side of the parking lot, work continues behind the construction walls. Large-scale digging is ongoing here with new utility lines going in. Work on the new pavement on the east side of … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Gusteau’s Sign, New Bathrooms, La Creperie) in the France Pavilion at EPCOT

January 15, 2020

Today, we stopped by France in EPCOT to see the latest on the pavilion’s expansion. At the water’s edge, work was being performed on some lighting and electrical work for the pavilion. We also noticed the entire side of the building guests will walk past en route to the new expanded area has been painted … Read more

PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts Booths Revealed Behind Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020

A large segment of construction walls have been removed today at EPCOT to reveal new planters and festival booths ahead of the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Walking up to the area from World Showcase, guests are greeted by the large planter that has been finished behind the walls. Landscaping now fills in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! Pavilion Character Art Appears on Innoventions East Bypass Walls at EPCOT

January 15, 2020

The bypass pathway that will take EPCOT guests behind Innoventions East and past the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! pavilion is seeing noticeable progress this week. Today, we stopped by to see the latest at the project site. Over by the start of the pathway, we can see where the walls will … Read more

EPCOT Monorail Beam to Undergo Construction Starting January 20, Opening Delayed Until 10:00 AM on Select Dates

January 15, 2020

Ahead of transformations in the park, the EPCOT monorail line will be undergoing construction at Walt Disney World. Previously announced earlier this month, construction on the EPCOT monorail line was delayed until January 20th. Construction is expected to begin on January 20, 2020. This construction will delay the opening of the EPCOT monorail line to … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” Entrance Marquee Installed at the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Canada… you’re a lifetime journey for the traveler! New signage has been installed outside the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT today ahead of the premiere of the new “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” film. This and two other films (Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in France, and Awesome Planet in The Land) will be … Read more

PHOTOS: New Futuristic Light Fixtures Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

In a few years, guests will be blast off (backwards) in the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, but until then, the transformation of Future World East to World Discovery must be completed. Work around the Cosmic Rewind site has ramped up in the past few days, with additional concrete along the attraction’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Official Foodie Guide for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 Released

January 27, 2020January 15, 2020

Disney has released an official Disney Parks Foodie Guide with all the info a budding, hungry artist could need for this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, taking place from January 17 through February 24, 2020. All of the Food Studio menus, plus some new menu item photos, are included below. Pop Eats (Located … Read more